I believe that everything happens for a reason, and this is why Dr. E came into my life. After months of ovarian pain and questions around whether or not I have endo, I have been searching for a doctor to take me seriously. Just like many women who have been diagnosed with endometriosis, I was dismissed for years, with a history of back pain, vertigo, and a childhood of extremely painful periods. I must admit, learning that it "may be" what's going on was confusing and overwhelming. For a while, I was in denial because, over the last decade of my life, I felt great--no period pain, just some back and hip pain, which I never correlated to my periods. I searched for doctors to give me a better picture of whether my cysts appeared to be "chocolate cysts," and most of them responded with surgery and birth control, while going over all of the possibilities of things going wrong--fertility, losing an ovary, etc. Somehow, my mom met a woman through her Airbnb who needed to rent out the space because she was having a baby and her parents were in town. She also had endometriosis and shared this with my mom at the exact same time I was going through my own endo journey. She recommended Iris Wings to my mom, as she had worked with Dr. Iris years ago and said that she validated her experience and looked at the whole person. I decided to give it a shot, and that's when I met Dr. E. Right off the bat, I felt so comforted by his presence. His energy felt reassuring, and as someone who works in the mental health field, I felt that he recognized who I am outside of my endo struggles and processed not only my experience with endometriosis, but who I am as a whole. After so many doctors denied my experience or invalidated the struggles of women with endometriosis, and with the lack of resources in the medical field, I finally felt heard. I finally felt validated in my experience, and I finally got the treatment that every woman deserves. After five weeks in recovery from my surgery, I can say that I couldn't have asked for a better doctor. Right down to Dr. E playing John Mayer as I fell asleep prior to surgery, I felt so seen throughout the whole experience. I felt taken care of. I didn't feel like just a number. I feel hopeful and hope that one day I will have the honor of becoming a mom, thanks to Dr. E. read more

Talented surgeon wishing her the best of luck in her practice in Sothern California. She is an expert in her field and brings access to women needing surgery and or consult. read more

Worst visit ever. I thought Lawerence Orbuch worked with Mrs. Orbuch but they are divorced, I can understand why she is so rude and condescending. It turns out he even trained her. Well he has the excellent bed side manner and top surgeon. read more

Dr. Orbuch has made me feel heard after so long of feeling like I'm experiencing pain and seemingly unconnected health issues, that no other doctors could explain or seemed to want to help with. She made me feel safe and supported. I opted to move forward with the Endometriosis surgery and couldn't be happier with her and her work. I hope other women see this and feel like there is a path to solving years and years of pain that should never have been normalized. read more

Dr. Orbuch is a talented surgeon. That is the only positive thing I have to share about my experience with her. Let's start with the basics: She charges $1,200 for an initial consult. I had to wait 4+ months for mine, which was eventually cancelled in favor or her appearing on TV. When I finally had my consult, I arrived at the office and was immediately handed a book of "testimonials" from other patients. Weird. Red flag. But sure! she seemed knowledgable. And honestly, she is for the most part. But she also treats many patients like a one size fits all and is condescending. I decided to move forward with her because of her reputation and my desperation. After four months of waiting around until she deemed me "ready" for surgery (which involved being on 12+ pills a day), I went through my surgery with little to no issue. After that, I basically didn't hear from her. Our surgery follow-up appointment was 20 minutes. I didn't hear from her again after that. When I reached out to her office via email with a question and concerns about severe symptoms I was experiencing post-op, I was given no helpful information. I asked to speak to her on the phone and they wrote back that sure, I could speak with her, and then noted they would be charging me $650. Just to speak to her on the phone. I discussed this experience on my Instagram and immediately got a call from her the next day. She has a PR team that was watching. In her call, she made excuses and blamed her staff. Then she gaslit me about my symptoms, said it was likely due to stress. If I had a dime for every time I've heard a doctor say that to me, I'd be able to afford many more appointments with Orbuch. After I told Orbuch over the phone that I was unhappy with her after care and discussed my experience with this "well-respected" surgeon, I received a letter in the mail informing me that she was dropping me as a patient and that I would no longer have access to her in any capacity. She is now asking current + new patients to sign a document stating that they will not leave a negative review on her online. Essentially an NDA. I have a copy of it. Bottom line: Save your $1200 and see a different surgeon. This one is not worth it. Talented surgeon? Yes. Compassionate and will give you the care you deserve? Nope. read more

My wife suffered for years through dismissals, misdiagnoses, and unnecessary treatments (including from physicians at my own medical school) for years prior to being referred to Dr. Orbuch, after which she was finally properly treated and experienced true symptom relief. I was in medical school at the time and after going to one of my wife's appointments I told her "She is everything a physician should be. I hope I can be half as good a doctor as her." As a physician, I have met many, many, many physicians, and I have never met anyone who is as compassionate, fierce, smart, and forward thinking as Dr. Orbuch. She literally saved my wife's life, and has continued to play a role in her care, even taking the time to talk on the phone and discuss how treatments for my wife's other conditions could potentially lead to endometriosis recurrence. I am forever grateful that our paths crossed, and I consider her to be exemplary of the lofty standard that we as physicians should strive for. read more

Although she is an endometriosis specialist and very few people are, I felt she was giving me her hard "pitch" about why I needed laproscopy again..even though I just had the surgery with another DR 5 months before. This was with no physical exam, but she was sure I needed surgery . No talk of lifestyle, eating habits etc. NONE She was nice and did explain things about surgery BUT felt like I was buying a car.. A BMW but still .. Oh and they made me leave the other day because they screwed up my appt and never called to reschedule . They said the next appt traveled v far, would take 90 mins so I should reschedule .. GOING to her main competitor uptown.. read more

Iris Kerin Orbuch, MD. - Obstetricians & Gynecologists Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

Dr. Iris Orbuch is the most knowledgeable and thorough dr. I have meet to date. She is the first Dr. to look at the symptoms I was suffering from and really dive deep into the real cause. Thank you to her expertise I am now aware I have Endometriosis and she has helped me find local specialist as well as made other suggestions of ways I can understand this disease better. I am hopeful and thankful to her and now I am finally on the right track for relief. read more

Dont be fooled by doctor's Orbuch's office ambiance and all the friendly staff, they have to be that way, after all you or your insurance will pay a lot of money for even a 10 minute visit with the doctor. I went to Dr. Orbuch after reading the reviews on Yelp... just like a lot of other people did. I wanted to find a good clinic in New York City, even if I would have to pay extra money. Comfort and experienced doctor are my major concerns. I went for a annual and got charged a lot of money for it, which I was fine with, even though I do not have any kind of insurance. Afterwards, she told me to come in and get my results... again, I got charged the same about of money, over $200 so that I can get my results which were all negative! I spent about 15 unnecessary minutes with her which cost me sooo much. Usually, doctors tell you to not even bother to come in if everything is alright with the test results. Then I had to come back to her again because she said I had to get some important tests done... which of course came out negative... again a lot of money spent... but again I didnt mind too much because I would rather be healthy and she is a doctor. Then time came for my HPV shots.... $250 per shot plus $15 for injection... shot price I understand... but injection, $15.... seriously, like they do not have enough money from ripping everyone off as it is. Thats when I decided to do my next shots at planned parenthood. Now the time came for my birth control refill... and she wants me to come in to check my blood pressure for which I will be charged regular appointment fee of $160 per 10 minutes! She will not give me a prescription otherwise, whilst she has been giving me this birth control for more than a year now and has checked my blood pressure about half a year ago. I would understand if she asked me to come in for a pep... but she is not... her excuse is blood pressure, that doesnt make any sense since I've been checked for blood pressure a couple of times already. Now she is putting me in danger of having no birth control... What kind of doctor would do that? A money-hungry one apparently... read more

I found Dr. Orbuch randomly by searching for a female OBGYN who took my insurance and was near work, but I totally hit the jackpot! She's friendly and nice, she listens, and she's super knowledgeable. Perhaps most importantly, she's really fast! Somehow she manages to be super-thorough but still really quick with the exam, which I totally appreciate (I know I am not alone on that one!!). And BONUS: She runs on schedule! Not having to wait is such a nice surprise! read more

I've had 17 surgeries (mostly not for Endometriosis; I have a very complex medical history) and Dr. Orbuch is not only my favorite surgeon, but MY FAVORITE DOCTOR I've ever had -- and you can imagine, I have a lot of them!!! I've never met a more compassionate, present, knowledgeable or talented surgeon. Unlike many surgeons, she's not scalpel-happy. She only takes you into the operating room if absolutely necessary. If you have surgery with her, you'll be blown away by her bedside manner. She personally walked me to the OR hand-in-hand, and kept holding me hand helping me think of things that made me happy while I was put under. I didn't even feel like I was going into surgery, but being tucked in for a nap! Whether or not she operates on you, she takes a holistic approach, looking at all the ways to treat your Endometriosis and co-morbidities from all angles. She will connect you with all the other specialists you need and will walk you through recommended lifestyle changes step by step. She's also great at taking feedback if you don't like a suggestion or if one doesn't work for you. She continues to think about you and how she can help even after you're no longer an active patient. A year after my surgery with her, she called to tell me she'd read a book about Chronic Lyme disease and a new testing method and that she felt like she was reading about me the whole time. Of course, she was right! Many of my underlying health conditions were caused by previously undetected Lyme disease that she helped me to diagnose and from which I'm now cured! I now make sure to keep seeing Dr. Orbuch at least annually and consider her a vital part of my medical team. She's always there to lend an ear and give advice. She's not only a pioneer in the field and fierce advocate for all people who suffer from gynecological disease like endometriosis, but she's a wonderful human being whom I consider myself lucky to have had the pleasure of working with in any capacity. read more

I actually found Dr. Orbuch through Yelp and was I happy I did! She's the best OBGYN that I've ever had! She's kind, friendly, and most importantly easy to talk to! She's also knowledgeable and takes the time to make you feel comfortable. And yes when it comes to the exam she knows what she's doing and she works quickly! read more

What a wonderful experience I had with Dr. iris. I am so happy to have her on my team. The way she described my issues, how my pain management is working, she very gentle and sensitive during the examination. She gave me a good action plan not follow for the next few weeks and then I'll see her in August. I feel so happy to have added her to my medical team. read more

I had a sharp pain on my left pelvic area for over a month before consulting Dr. Iris Orbuch. From sonograms and CT-scans, I had my primary doctor baffled of the unexplainable pain. I was referred to Dr. Orbuch as the expert in solving unexplainable situations; I was in pain anxious and scared and hoped she would be able to help me, I was not disappointed. Dr. Iris Orbuch and her staff are knowledgeable, accommodating and sympathetic professionals. She is extremely thorough, competent and I appreciate how straight forward she is, without her I believe I would still be in agony. I am on my way to a full recovery thanks to her, I highly recommend Iris Kerin Orbuch, MD advanced gynecologic laparoscopy center. I can't be more appreciative. read more

I had surgery in 2014 with Dr. Orbuch and I wanted to write a follow up review to say just how wonderful she has been and still is! I have been pain free since 2014, she literally saved and changed my life for the better. I followed all of her advice, had a hysterectomy with excision of endometriosis, changed my diet, incorporated daily exercise, and went to physical therapy. I still see her for my yearly appointments and NEVER have an issue getting in touch with her if I have a question or need her for something. She is the absolute best doctor I have ever been to and would never see anyone else! read more

Disappointed with Dr. Orbuch's follow up care. She apparently practices in California and New York and is barely available for appointments. It's unfortunate as it seemed initially like she had expertise in endometriosis that's hard to find. Yet how can you work with a physician who isn't available to see you for months at a time. In addition, her office staff lacks in their follow through with returning phone calls. read more

I'll start with the fact that I do not write reviews however I felt my story needed to said after all I went through... After over three years of living with debilitating pain, I was referred to this doctor from one of my specialists that I was seeing. First off, I had a procedure done in 2012 for an ovarian teratoma; months after that the pain started up again. I thought it was another mass, no. After being scanned and poked and prodded and basically a medical Guinea pig, undergoing nerve block and steroid injections, pumped full of all kinds of medications, even physical therapy for all of this chronic pain, nothing helped. My local gyn had the nerve to say I was too young for Endometriosis. I diagnosed myself a long time ago. Finally I officially was by Dr. Orbuch a few months ago. She was very confident in her findings but also seemed like she was running through things like a car salesman. My consult alone cost me over $500 each, which is ridiculous, no billing just flat on the spot. They knew my situation and knew I was not working some glamorous job to be paying such high out of network costs...and I have seen plenty of Out of network doctors who helped me to get the treatments or scans I needed regardless. It is nice when SOME doctors go by the hypocritical oath. So after everything, surgery was inevitable. I underwent an ultrasound that came up clear, however not asked to do an MRI of the pelvis when things definitely pointed there. Fast forward, I was set to have surgery in May right before my birthday but I didn't care because I figured it would be the best gift one could want - to start getting my life back pain free. Barely two weeks before I got a call from their billing saying that a $7500 COPAY was to be paid prior. The notice was so late, and the person claimed to have called me over a week before they called me which was near the end of April. I laughed at how unprofessional and insensitive these people were about the whole matter. I am not made out of money. All I wanted was to stop suffering. The woman in a very cold manner said well it's that or the surgery will be cancelled. I tried to buy myself time to see what I could do but with such short notice what was I to do? No means could be met at the point. I went to the pre surgical consult and both Dr. Orbuch and her assistants were just useless. I didn't care for sympathy, I wanted a solution even if it was alternative, I knew I was sick and needed surgery. Dr. Orbuch made it clear in the consult with her dismissive approach when I tried to get words in on the matter. No one helped me. I was simply turned away and no one from the office has even bothered to follow up. It's appalling and devastating to come so close after all this time, just under 30 years old to be living in such pain and think that doctors want to help you. So I went back to the drawing board and researched for a new doctor and I found a WONDERFUL compassionate, talented doctor....with way more experience and basically the go-to man the second you look up Endometriosis. I inquired right away and got an appointment immediately. After my initial exam he indicated that the Endo was severe; but wanted a pelvic MRI done. The MRI reveled Diffuse Adenomyosis, which is very rare found along Endometriosis but also complicates things. He presented to me my options as now with the Adenomyosis, the cure would be a hysterectomy. When I came back for my decision to have it done rather than do one procedure and eventually come back for the inevitable, his concern was actually refreshing. To see such compassion from a doctor after seeing so many overly dismissive and cold ones, it touched my heart. And to know that everything was found and there were no longer any surprises was a tremendous relief. So surgery was scheduled for the beginning of July...I am currently recovering after a very extensive procedure. The Endometriosis was so invasive that nothing on the reproductive side could be preserved so I underwent a total hysterectomy as well as a bladder repair due to the infiltrating Endo. I am two weeks today Post-op and things are healing okay, incisions are good to go and the catheter the was placed was just removed. I am taking things very slow as with all that was done I find it best to not rush the recovery process. I am so incredibly grateful to him and his team. Having learned that Dr. Orbuch was trained by him, it makes me wonder what happened because as human beings, she lacks everything that really counts towards patient care. Bedside manner is a big deal, and turning away patients without even any alternative help is not how you handle things. She needs to go back and learn some more. Hell, many doctors do. I am just glad to finally be on my way to getting my quality of life back, no thanks to her. read more

Update: since I left my last review, I was dumped as a patient. Apparently they don't take too kindly to mediocre Yelp reviews.

Like so many before me, apparently, I chose Dr. Orbuch based on yelp reviews of doctors who took my insurance. I was not disappointed. This was seriously the quickest, least painful annual I've ever had -- truly an in-and-out procedure, if you will (sorry). And she's super friendly and seemed to know her stuff. The only reason for not giving her five stars is that I had to wait about half an hour to be seen, but after that I was literally on the table for five minutes -- and if I'm going to spend 35 minutes at the gyno, I'd just as soon spend most of it in the waiting room! read more

Okay so Dr. Iris Orbuch, whose specialty is "Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery" is STILL amazing after all of these years! I say this because I just read an awful review complaining that she recommended surgery to someone who had just had surgery. She is an excision specialist. Much different than laparoscopic laser surgery. I'm confused by why you would be visiting a surgeon if you were not in pain from endometriosis and looking for surgical relief. Anyone with endometriosis knows that a prior surgical report will tell a knowledgeable doctor much MORE about your situation than a physical exam! Endometriosis is all on the inside and can only be seen via surgery! I'm sorry but I had to respond to that review as it was quite clear that it was written ...well, never mind. My experiences with Dr. Iris Orbuch have been nothing but excellent. She was a blessing to find through an online Endometriosis support group as my case was quite severe. My pain was being treated (by excellent pain management group in NJ) but it still would reach the level of three exposed nerves in my teeth! I wanted nothing more than to die. I am happy to report that many years post surgery I am alive and well. Dr. Orbuch saved my life! So last week I needed to reach out to her on the behalf of a 16 year old girl (whose regular obgyn wanted to give a complete hysterectomy to). I have not seen her in many, many years and have spoken to her a few times over the phone. Dr. Orbuch returned my call inside of three hours. She had horrible laryngitis and I had an awful connection. She was happy to listen to the story of this young girl, offer suggestions, gave me optional doctors who may be closer for her to travel to etc. Dr. Orbuch did not have to do any of this. She wasn't necessarily going to get a new patient from this... She did it because she is an advocate for Women's Health... for Women who suffer from the unrelenting pain and misery that comes with endometriosis... She is a true professional and a credit to her field. And by the way, because she is who she is, she most likely WILL get a new patient from this phone call...because of her dedication. Why would you go to anyone else? read more

Dr. Iris Orbuch was recommended to me by an acquaintance; someone who had been her patient and received great results and wanted to help me. In the months before seeing Dr. Orbuch, I was in physical pain and emotionally spent. I lacked the motivation to do things that were seemingly simple; even scheduling the consultation with her was a huge effort for me. I spent ~20 years seeing doctors who ignored me, misdiagnosed me, and the majority of the time, simply dismissed my pain. Before seeing Dr. Orbuch, I had undergone two ablation surgeries for endometriosis in less than a year and my symptoms had only intensified. I was deflated and sad - these surgeries were supposed to have been the answer for me and they had only made my situation worse. In the end, I managed to muster up the courage to schedule a consultation with Dr. Orbuch. It was the best decision I ever made. Dr. Orbuch was the first doctor who ever told me that my pain was real - and that validation was the most powerful moment I ever experienced. I felt seen, heard, and understood. She is an incredibly kind, caring, and detail-oriented doctor. I always felt like I had the appropriate information and she always spent the time to thoroughly explain things to me. She immediately put together a team of doctors and technicians to successfully diagnose me. I've never been so relieved for my symptoms to be taken seriously. Dr. Orbuch's approach to my healing was viewed from every angle; she put together a plan leading up to my surgery that involved pain management, diet, and physical therapy. All of these efforts were made to turn the volume down on my central nervous system so that I went into surgery in the best possible place so I could have the best possible outcome. Her office staff if a pleasure to work with and made the navigation of the overwhelming amount of paperwork and appts. as easy as possible. I won't say the months leading up to my surgery were simple, however, they were effective and necessary. My surgery was in February of 2016 and I can honestly say that I have been granted a new life thanks to Dr. Orbuch. My day-to-day life doesn't even look remotely the same. Dr. Orbuch diagnosed me with endometriosis and adenomyosis and performed a hysterectomy and excision of my endometriosis. Post-surgery, I can make plans with people! I no longer spend one week of every month stuck in my home due to excessive bleeding. I have energy and my pain has improved 1,000%. I didn't know this was how the rest of the world was living. I have found that having endometriosis (adenomyosis, etc.) and the pain that is associated with it, to be extremely isolating. No one can really understand the depth of reach it has into your life - how much it effects your day-to-day, how much it affects you physically and mentally and how plain exhausting it is (unless of course, you're talking to someone who has it). So, I'm writing this testimonial so that people know that they are not alone. There are so many women who suffer silently with this disease(s). And, what I have come to know in only in the least year is that there is an entire medical community dedicated to supporting women like me -- who validate our voices and our pain. Dr. Orbuch is at the front line of this disease and I feel so lucky to call her MY doctor. read more

It is my pleasure to write a review for Dr. Iris Orbuch. I, like many of you I am sure, was at my wits end after having 3 surgeries with no resolution to my pain and continued abdominal problems (cysts, etc.). My former surgeon told me the only other course of care was to go on Lupron, despite my already being on an IUD and birth control pills. Furthermore, I was given an exam and told nothing was wrong and I needed to see a GI doctor. I was a mess, with no end in sight other than heavier meds and more surgeries. That's when I did my homework and found Dr. Orbuch. Dr. Orbuch was immediately different than any other physician I had seen. She requested all my records and wanted to pour over related symptoms. Upon examination, she found the source of my pain and ordered additional tests, which confirmed her inclination. This was something missed by numerous other doctors which she found on the first visit! She also worked with me on some behavioral modifications and physical therapy (all very grounded in science) to get me back in shape and feeling significantly better. Again, these were suggestions no other physician bothered with in the past. After months of follow up care and additional tests, I decided to have a hysterectomy. This was not an easy decision and at no point did I ever feel that this was my only option. Dr. Orbuch was supportive with any course of care I chose. However, I am SO grateful I can report on her ability as a surgeon! Despite this being the most intensive surgery I have ever had, my recovery time was nearly a quarter of what was typical for me in the past and my pain level was very minimal (over the counter pain meds for a full hysterectomy? Incredible!). I owe this to her getting me primed physically and mentally in advance of surgery as well as her incredible skill as a surgeon. I was blown away by her care and attention to detail in every aspect of the process, including assembling a fantastic surgical team who each knew my case and met me personally prior to the operation. This surgery changed my life. If you have read other Yelp reviews with Dr. Orbuch, I am sure you are concerned about her not accepting insurance. I was too, as I am a normal person with health insurance and a modest income. However, if I look at what I spent out-of-pocket (with insurance coverage) for years of treatment and past surgeries, not to mention time off from work and years of pain, it is FAR greater that what I spent going directly to an expert and having my course of care corrected once and for all. I only wish I would have done it sooner! Not to mention, I was able to work with my insurance to help cover some of the costs, so not all hope it lost. In short, Dr. Orbuch's expertise and care changed my life. I finally feel like I have answers and a strong direction on how to take care of myself going forward and I could not have done this without her support. She was the first physician to see me as a whole person, not just a pile of symptoms and a uterus to be operated on. She is truly a gift and I could not recommend her more wholeheartedly. read more

Dr.Iris Orbuch is a wonderfully caring, professional and most importantly an excellent doctor. She has made me feel human again, which I didn't think was possible. I've struggled for most of my life with extreme abdominal pain, fatigue, body pain, nervous system issues, and more. I don't have classic endometriosis symptoms, which is why I struggled for years without relief. I thought I had a severe gastrointestinal illness to then believing I had an autoimmune disease, but every doctor I saw said that nothing was wrong with me. Finally I was pointed in the right direction and saw Dr.Orbuch. She ran through all of my symptoms and made me feel like I had finally found an answer to all of my issues. She put an amazing program in place for me and built a community of health professionals around me to help me get better. She connected me with a nutritionist, a pain management doctor and a physical therapist. Conquering Endo is a long process and is not an overnight fix. A year later, I'm now 80% to 90% better than when we first met. I still work with my nutritionist and my physical therapist, both whom I love as well. It's projected that 1 in 5 women have Endo; however, such little research and attention has been given to this disease. This is why doctors like Dr.Orbuch are such a vital part of the medical community and a critical resource to women's health. I can't recommend Dr.Orbuch enough and I continue to see her to this day. read more

My sister suggested Dr. Orbuch to me and i am very glad that she did. She is friendly, efficient, knowledgeable and intelligent. Moreover, she listens carefully and takes my concerns seriously. I believe that this makes my trip from New Jersey worthwhile. Her staff is extremely friendly and caring as well. i was happy to bring my daughter to Dr. Orbuch for her check up this year because i knew she would be in good hands. read more

I fully recommend Dr. Orbuch! After suffering from left pelvic pain for over 10 years... I am finally pain free all due to Dr. Orbuch! She was spot on with her diagnostics and really knowledgeable in the field endometriosis. She was gentle, caring and never in a rush and I felt really comfortable speaking with her. She made me feel as though she cared and understood my pains and fears!. She is very detailed in explaining things before surgery, and takes time to answer any questions you might have. I am ever so happy I had decided to go pay her a visit back in May of this year! Thank you sooooooo much Dr. Orbuch. Osch R read more

I came to Dr. Orbuch after years of pain and doing nothing about it. A doctor saw a cyst in my ovary and sent me to Dr. Orbuch. She was wonderful. She tried everything but pretty quickly it made sense to have surgery. She was incredible. She walked me through everything two weeks before the procedure. I was really scared the day because I had never really had surgery before and she held my hand and rubbed my arm. She called me every day for a week after the procedure to check in. I cannot say more about Dr. Orbuch. I wish all doctors were like her. RUN do not walk to Dr. Orbuch's office and she will solve your problems, I promise. read more

I had a laparascopic surgery with Dr. Orbuch in 2005. She botched it and instead of relief from once a month crippling pain, I was in agony for 3 years! She scarred my bladder and I ended up with painful bladder syndrome, worse than endometriosis. When I went back to her complaining of pain, she gave me useless birth control pills and told me to go on disability. Then she handed me off to another doctor. She's pretty spacey. And obviously, not a great surgeon. read more

Dr. Iris Orbach is hands down, the best of the best. I highly recommend her to anyone dealing with endometriosis. She really knows her stuff and the sugery did what it was supposed to do. I got her name from a group on Facebook that highly recommends her. Since my encounter with her I have spoked with others who had great experiences. read more

Dr. Orbuch gave me back my life! I was in so much pain I was unable to work or do much physical activity, but was never diagnosed with endometriosis. I eventually ended up in the ER with severe abdominal pain, where they finally discovered cysts on my ovaries. I was sent home and told to look into having the cysts removed. After searching for surgeons for several months and being continuously told I should just stick with pain meds and birth control for the rest of my life (with a potential for infertility), I finally found Dr. Orbuch. Her staff is lovely and really helpful, and Dr. Orbuch is one of the nicest people I have ever met. In the midst of all the stress I was experiencing, they all helped me to feel at ease, and Dr. Orbuch was able to alleviate my fears and clearly explain my diagnosis and my options. She is extremely thorough in answering all questions in detail and making sure you know exactly what to expect from surgery. After a long discussion, we agreed that surgery was my best option to improve my quality of life. She also wanted me to do physical therapy, change my diet, and even take care of my mental health, all to make sure my body was healing effectively. She made sure that I had a plan and a large support system for healing. She also made sure to follow up with me once the surgery was over, and I am confident that she will continue to follow up with me in the months and years ahead. After my surgery, I feel so much better, it's as if I am a new person! Dr. Orbuch is the expert in endometriosis and there is nobody that I would trust more. My endometriosis left unchecked would have caused me endless pain, but Dr. Orbuch has now given me a chance to live without pain, and a much higher chance of having children. I am forever grateful to her for giving me back my life. She is truly invested in her patients' wellbeing. I cannot recommend her enough as a surgeon and gynecologist! read more

I truly believe Dr. Iris Orbuch saved my life. When I first met her it was after a terrible experience that involved transfusions, a hospital stay for 3 weeks, and at the end of all that, no plan to address my bleeding from the Fibroids (think a Pad and a Tampon every hour or so) for up to 20 days w/ a few days break in between. I was at the time I met her miserable and embarrassed; I had ruined a rental car seat, bled through my pants on metro-north to see my client, and traumatized my nephew and 2 nieces after a car trip.....was in such a state I needed a miracle or a full hysterectomy. I didn't want a hysterectomy as I was only 44. I have been through several surgeries w/ Dr. Orbuch - my Fibroids are still there but after the last surgery, she performed the miracle I needed and I have not had any bleeding in over 2 years. Over 2 years!!!!!!! Can't emphasize how awesome that is for me! I was very very lucky to have found Dr. Orbuch - I don't know that many Dr's would have been capable to do for me what Dr. Orbuch did. I feel a connection to her because she is such a caring, concerned healer who is focused on her patients and doesn't rush to surgery. I have been struggling w/ the best way to get across how great a Dr. she is - simply put - I would trust her in any situation and would recommend her to anyone who needs help. She loves what she does and it is evident. read more

My Endo Journey Seven years... and thirteen doctors... I wanted to post an 8 page testimonial up here, but unfortunately Yelp had character limits. It's hard to fit everything into just a few paragraphs when I'm overwhelmed with gratitude to my savior, DR. IRIS ORBUCH. My thank yous would never be enough... Starting in 2003, I went through seven years of hell. My periods, pelvic pain, as well as a host of other symptoms were absolutely insane. I was in chronic pain and could not seem to find out why. I was desperately seeking help! After seeing my pediatrician (way back), neurologist, primary care physician, 4 gynecologists, an infectious disease gynecologist., an endocrinologist, a reproductive endocrinologist, a gastroenterologist, a pulmonologist, I was at a loss. I had already seen twelve doctors in seven years. There were countless ER visits.. Tens of misdiagnoses... Dozens of medications... And tons of money spent... I was getting nowhere. Absolutely nowhere. My pain increased while my patience decreased... I was DONE in every sense of the word and was about to give up. It was in 2010 when my story took a big turn for the better. I was at 202 Spring Street in Manhattan, in front of Dr. Orbuch's office, wondering if this doctor would convince me that I had psychological problems like all the others... Would it be another waste of time? What a game changer! All it took was... ONE doctor... ONE visit... and ONE heart to change my life forever. I came feeling as if I was a hypochondriac... I left feeling like a human being. I came feeling like I was at the end of my rope... I left with a new beginning of hope. I came feeling unheard... I left validated. I came with a diagnosis of psychological issues... and I left with a probable diagnosis of... ENDO! I had come feeling like a loser... but I finally left as a winner. Dr. Orbuch had listened to me and wasted no time in getting me better. We chatted and went through different options until surgery was scheduled. I cant describe how cared for and comfortable I felt from the minute I came face to face with her! Finally someone out there cared! And understood! During my laparoscopy with Dr Orbuch, using her blessed hands, expertise, and skills, she excised deep layers of endometriosis. She got to the root of my problem, something that was seven years in coming. Seven loooooong years. But the wait was worth it... Throughout recovery I felt like I was holding Dr Orbuch's hand the entire time. She was there for me the entire time no matter if she was on vacation or not. Dr Orbuch changed my life... You see, now that the endo was gone, so was the pain. Magic! Thank you, Dr. Orbuch, for treating me not only as an endo patient, but as a person first. I am forever grateful for getting my life back. It is my hope that anyone suffering from endometriosis end their misery by becoming your patient. I wish you many, many more successful years and lots of luck in doing what you do best: making a difference in peoples' lives, marriages, families, and the list goes on. ** Postscript** It is now 5 years since my laparoscopy. Life couldn't be better! So to crack the myths that endo surgery serves as temporary relief and endo returns after two years, well, it hasn't. I am a healthy wife and mom that is super grateful to be up to this point. I feel absolutely amazing and have not the slightest bit of pelvic pain at any time. Sexual pain is history. Period pain is history. Medication is history. And Dr. Orbuch definitely made history for me... I will never forget her. PLEASE, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND GO SEE DR ORBUCH BEFORE YOU GIVE UP! SHE IS THE ONE THAT CAN GET YOU BETTER AND GIVE YOU BACK YOUR PAIN FREE LIFE YOU DESERVE! read more

I have never met a doctor more caring and understanding to what hell I was going threw. After being misdiagnosed many times and suffering for most my life I finally am healing. Doctor Iris Orbuch gave me the chance of a new life! She's very patient,kind and detailed in explaining things I didn't understand and I knew exactly what I was or could get into during surgery. read more

I saw Dr. Orbuch after reading reviews on Yelp. A lot of things about the experience were pretty good. I didn't have to wait forever to get an appointment; the ambience of the office and the staff were nice; I got in and out on time. The exam was quick and relatively painless - I've had better and I've had worse. But - and this is a big but - I felt really uncomfortable with her level of experience and knowledge after seeing her. Our pre-exam interview was short - she dodged the questions I'd come to ask with stock answers I could've found online, and didn't really ask much about me. After the breast exam she refused to give me a birth control prescription until after I got a mammogram and sonogram, which I didn't feel was necessary (the staff at the labs for those services were baffled about why she'd sent me and the tests came back totally negative) I couldn't find the lump she wanted me to get checked out, and I'm way too young to need those tests. I got the impression she was nervous about malpractice and just ordered unnecessary tests to cover herself. I'm not going back. Maybe after she's been around for another 10 years. read more

I was referred to Dr. Iris Orbuch by a friend when I was looking for a great gyno for regular annual appointments after relocating to New York. I did not realize at the time that she would be the one that would give me my quality of life back. During my annual physical exam I experienced the usual pain I always do. Dr Iris asked me if I have any other pain on a regular basis. I went on to explain that since high school (I am 28) I have experienced intermittent debilitating pain and that I was at the point where it was almost constant. I was seeing yet another gastroenterologist at this time since some of my symptoms seemed to be digestive related. I had been told that I had PCOS by my last gyno and that could be one source of the pain so I had stayed on birth control for the last few years. Dr Orbuch explained the type of pain I had would not be caused by PCOS and she felt she might know what is going on. After a couple appointments where she asked me a whole series of questions and reviewing my medical history, Dr Orbuch explained she was convinced I had been suffering from Endometriosis this whole time. Fast forward many months and appointments and we made the decision that since I was at the point where I was in constant pain, it made sense to move forward with the advanced laproscopic procedure that she performs to diagnose and excise the endo. She spent a whole appointment pre-op going over my priorities and expectations for surgery which also made me more comfortable to be taking a step like this.The surgery was a huge success and she was able to remove almost all of the Endo lesions (there was a lot) while completely preserving my ovaries and uterus in hopes that I will be able to bear my children. I am 10 weeks post op and almost completely pain free already. I know that Endometriosis is a life long disease but I have complete trust in Dr Iris Orbuch and that she will help me manage it. Thank you for taking away my pain and frustration of the unknown and giving me back my quality of life. I am just happy I got lucky finding her, the more I read about Endo the more sad I am that so many women are given wrong information and have many exploratory surgeries with doctors that are not as educated or passionate about helping women manage Endometriosis as Dr Irish Orbuch is. She is also extremely kind and upbeat. She is very down to earth and speaks to her patients with respect and concern for their input. read more

Dr Orbuch, in addition to raising the bar in the OR as a surgical miracle worker, she is the only doctor I ever had that got to know me on a holistic level- as a result, she is always able to recommend the best courses of treatment that will have the least amount impact on my lifestyle. Patient care doesn't get any better with Dr Orbuch at the helm read more

Endometriosis has been a battle for me since my very early teenage years. I was one of the lucky ones who was diagnosed early so I knew what I was battling. Despite that, with all the twists and turns my body threw at me I often found it difficult to be optimistic. I was at the end of my rope emotionally and had lost faith in doctors being able to help me when Dr. Orbuch was recommended to me. I walked into her office, unable to keep from crying from sheer exhaustion of decades long battles with my own body. I found a comforting doctor who listens, speaks clearly, offers hope with words, plans and actions. She's treated me medicinally, surgically and with diet recommendations. She's methodical, careful, and brilliant. With continued progress in my health, optimism from Dr. Orbuch and her incredibly helpful, kind team and unending support from all of them, my hope and health is returning. My quality of life is markedly improved and continually improving. Don't give up! I recommend 100% continuing the struggle against endometriosis with Dr Orbuch and her team by your side. I wouldn't do it any other way. read more

Working with Dr Iris Orbuch was a wonderful experience. I have endometriosis with bladder and bowel involvement, interstitial cystitis, and adhesions. I had had three previous surgeries and was feeling like nothing was helping. After seeing Dr Orbuch, I finally felt that I had found a doctor who not only listened closely to my concerns, but was also patient and gentle with me. She took the time to explain how my body works, and how the endometriosis and IC were affecting me. Dr Orbuch carefully helped me plan the procedures that would take place during my surgery, and took a great amount of time to help me figure out which choices were best for my case. She was incredibly thorough before, during, and after the operation. Before they put me under she went over everything with me again to make sure she was doing everything I wanted and that I was comfortable with our plan. She even held my hand before they put me out so I was calm, and knew that I was in good hands. My pain has finally decreased, and I was able to keep my job. Dr Orbuch is not only an incredibly skilled excision specialist, but a warm and caring person who puts her patients first. I highly recommend her to any patient seeking the best possible care for endometriosis and pelvic pain. read more

I've been going to Dr Orbuch for the last 6 years and I've seen a lot of gyns during this time. She is by far the best. Knowledgable and caring, taking your concerns seriously and really wanting the best for you. Never felt rushed! The office is nice, too - no dropped ceiling, pink walls and stock photography on the walls. (just an added bonus :)) Waiting times are reasonable. read more

I first met Dr Orbuch in December, of 2016. I had taken my 16 year old daughter to several physicians and radiologists for testing. No one found any abnormalities through examination or scans. A conversation with an alternate care provider suggested the possibility that my daughter had Endometriosis, a little understood and often, misdiagnosed auto immune type disease that causes excruciating pain in women. I contacted Dr Orbuch's office and made an appointment. She took her time in meeting us, speaking to us, and listening in great detail, to my daughter's symptoms. After a physical exam, Dr Orbuch felt sure that E. had endo and that it should be removed by excision. We made the decision to have the surgery and within a few months, my daughter's surgery was scheduled. Prior to the operation, Dr Iris spent a great deal of time talking to us, asking us for updates and concerns, and getting us prepared for the surgical process and all it's risks. It was a difficult appointment, but Dr Iris was patient, kind, supportive and extremely confident. I felt, as a mother, that she would treat my daughter as she would her own, and she did. Prior to surgery, Dr Iris met with us again, and in great detail, described what would be happening in the operating room and thereafter. She was again, very kind, nurturing and reassuring about the outcome. Post surgery, we met yet again, this time with photo's of my daughter's internal organs, and she explained where she found the diseased tissue and how she removed it. I was given post op instructions and my daughter was released from care. I am very grateful that Dr Orbuch was recommended to me by a trusted caregiver. As a worried, frustrated mother, I felt sure that Dr Iris would give my daughter the same care and concern as she would her own. I am so thankful for her. I have recommended her to other women who's daughters suffer, and I have tried to share the information I have so that more women can get help for themselves and others. They will be well served. Michelle T. Jan. 2017 read more

Don't want to bury my lead like so many of these other reviews so I will start at the end and go backwards: LOVE Dr. Orbuch. In my opinion she's a rock star; if robotic endo surgeons were rock stars of course. There is no one more difficult than me. I am basically any doctor's worst nightmare...a plaintiff's medical malpractice lawyer. That's right. I sue doctors for a living. So you have to be good to a) be my doctor and b) merit me taking the time to log on to yelp and bother to put in writing how good I think you are. Dr. Orbuch is extremely intelligent and most importantly very skilled. She's a control freak in the OR which is exactly what you want when you are the most vulnerable. She answered all my questions and explained things I did not even think to ask. I had a large cyst in my ovary for which she ended up removing the entire ovary and cutting away a ton of endo. Fortunately, I did not have ovarian cancer which is something we discussed and insted of labeling her an alarmist for suggesting it was a possibility, I appreciated her candor. She walked me through the enitre process in advance. There was zero I was surprised about and I hate surprises...I am now seven months post-op and my several little scars have all healed well and I look and feel great. As for those reviewers who say she sent them for alot of tests and gives alot of warnings, believe me, you would not want the opposite;ie; doctors who do not order the right tests and/or do not consider potential downsides and rule those out first. Those are the doctors I sue when I have women (and their husbands) crying in my office. Better to have a thoughtful doctor than one who blows you off and ignores or fails to recognize issues in advance. I hope I never need her again but if I do, I know I will be in great hands. read more